🔵The Basics
Basic Info
Founded: 2056
Government: Constitutional Oligarchy
Region(s): Russia, Eastern Europe, The Middle East
Population: 1,490,000,000
Overview
A constitutional oligarchy born during the dark decade. Stands as a testament to human resilience and reinvention. Governed by a house representing its 215 feudal 'kingdoms'. Its capitol and center of commerce is Tashkent, which came to prominence in the region in wake of mass Russian migration. While decried as corrupt, URSA's complex web of reliance, grievance and retribution maintains its ever-re-balancing, dynamic order. Struggles with environmental obstacles caused by nuclear detonations and permafrost melt in the aftermath of the Dark Decade. URSA's leadership accuses GATA of using their climate regime to force URSA into adopting The System.
Comparative Stats
Freedom: 2 - The average citizen is beholden to their “kingdom” and must obey
Luxury: 5 - The oligarchs enjoy great amenities while their servants live in poor conditions
Military: 7 - Every kingdom maintains a small army, but joined together they are strong
Education: 5 - Technical education is heavily promoted, but the humanities are frowned upon
Technology: 8 - A vibrant gray market offers exotic goods and tech for those who can pay
Health: 6 - The Manna flower is essential in URSA, while GATA provides humanitarian assistance to those suffering from conditions stemming from URSA’s corrupted ecology
Key Points
Has a unique and challenging political landscape based on family loyalties.
Faces significant internal and external political challenges due to corruption
Strong cultural emphasis on loyalty, resulting in a complex socio-political order.
Named “URSA” for the regional powers that formed it (Uzbekistan, Russia and Saudi Arabia).
Its tumultuous domestic politics limit its ability to expand into domains like space
Kingdoms frequently pursue their own interests by establishing alliances within and without URSA
Some of the most exotic private labs and research programs can be found in the secret depths of the more technically inclined Kingdoms
Rogue kingdoms have attempted and succeeded in coups in the past, and run illegal operations in defiance of the House of Kingdoms
Members of royal families are called Crowns
The leader of a Kingdom is called a Throne
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